Maduro willing to shake hands with Trump

(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro said on Wednesday (26) he was willing to “Shake hands” with his United States (US) counterpart Donald Trump “Despite the differences.”

The socialist leader made an unexpected visit to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York to “Defend his country”.

Six nations have accused him of crimes against humanity, while Mr. Trump has hinted at military action against Venezuela on top of existing sanctions.

President Trump had earlier said he was willing to meet Mr. Maduro.

However the US Leader also told Journalists “All options are on the table” because “I want to see Venezuela straightened out.”

Venezuela has been in a dire economic crisis since 2014. An estimated 2.3 million citizens have fled hyperinflation, power cuts, and food and medicine shortages.